Across the ancient world, civilizations preserved stories of devastating floods — stories of destruction, survival, and a world beginning again.
From ancient Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley to Egypt and other regions, flood traditions appear in remarkably different cultures. But why did so many ancient societies remember catastrophic floods?
This historical documentary explores the story of Prophet Nuh (Noah), ancient Mesopotamian flood traditions, archaeological evidence of major flooding events, and scientific theories about ancient floods.
Could some of these traditions preserve distant memories of real ancient disasters? Or did different civilizations develop their own flood traditions after experiencing devastating floods in their own lands?
We examine the evidence, the traditions, and the unanswered questions — while separating established facts from theories and debated interpretations.
Director: Hammad Gillani